Playing for the people. It’s one of the mantras he’s been broadcasting since day one Marco Baroni. “This stadium is enthralling” said the Biancoceleste coach after the match won against Empoli before the break. The Olimpico is a factor in this start to the season for Lazio. In the first six official matches played at home, Baroni’s team achieved 5 victories against Venice, Verona, Nice, Empoli and Genoa, drawing only the match at the end of August against Milan. If we also analyze last year, the last internal defeat dates back to 11 March, that 1-2 defeat against Udinese which led Sarri to resign the following day. Since then there have been five victories and a draw under Tudor management, so there are twelve matches without defeat at home for Lazio. A positive streak that Baroni wants to maintain in the next two home matches against Cagliari and Porto, matches in which he can secure third place in Serie A and above all put a serious claim on the round of 16 of the Europa League
Lazio, Baroni’s possible rotations
The season is getting underway and Marco Baroni’s management of resources is one of the keys to the Biancoceleste’s excellent start. The technician of Lazio he is involving everyone and could also rotate against Cagliari. Obligatory change on the left given the incomprehensible expulsion of Tavares against Como, with Pellegrini taking the place of the best assist-man in Europe. Possible return from the first minute for Alessio Romagnoli, who remained on the bench in Como after serving his suspension against Genoa, while Lazzari will make Marusic catch his breath. Rovella’s condition needs to be monitored in midfield, with Castrovilli eager to return from the first minute after the Franchi match at the end of September. In front of a possible bench for Pedro in a management perspective that would then see him start on Thursday with Porto, chance for Tchaouna on the right ahead of Isaksen in the trio completed by Dia and Noslin behind Castellanos. Captain Zaccagni hopes to be back in the squad, but in all likelihood he won’t be risked from the first minute.